COURAGEOUS PARENTING

In this episode Isaac and Angie discuss the very real need for parents to cultivate the kind of relationship with their children where they “tell them the necessary things” while also teaching the biblical approach to conflict resolution.What does the Bible teach regarding tattling and gossip, how do the two go hand in hand, and how does a parent teach children at different ages how to learn this skill of truth-telling and caring for others while also being careful not to cross the line of gossip?Parents must evaluate the spiritual maturity and emotional intelligence of their children, and teach biblical truth and how it applies to us as we live out our lives as Christ followers! What a powerful and much-needed topic to cover for parents of kids of all ages! This episode will be a favorite for a long time. Get the show's notes, scriptures and resources mentioned at courageousparenting.com.Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/courageousJoin the Master books Giveaway and you might receive some of our favorite curriculumsSummit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/promotions/be-courageous-ministry/Parenting Mentor Program https://courageousparenting.com/Uthrive Academy: https://www.uthrive.academy/parentsGet 66% off retail by using discount code COURAGEOUS at checkout Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2024

Should you or should you not talk with your children about the attempted assassination of Trump? How do you talk about this and other challenging things happening in the world without creating fear? Isaac and Angie answer these questions and so much more. Part of protecting your children is educating them on the world and what’s happening, but it’s vital to do so in a biblical way. Listen to the full episode to hear practical and helpful insights.Get the show's notes, scriptures and resources mentioned at courageousparenting.com.We believe in and use products from every one of our sponsors:Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/courageousJoin the Master books Giveaway and you might receive some of our favorite curriculumsSummit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/promotions/be-courageous-ministry/Parenting Mentor Program https://courageousparenting.com/Uthrive Academy: https://www.uthrive.academy/parentsGet 66% off retail by using discount code COURAGEOUS at checkout Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

Should you or should you not talk with your children about the attempted assassination of Trump? How do you talk about this and other challenging things happening in the world without creating fear? Isaac and Angie answer these questions and so much more. Part of protecting your children is educating them on the world and what’s happening, but it’s vital to do so in a biblical way. Listen to the full episode to hear practical and helpful insights.Get the show's notes, scriptures and resources mentioned at courageousparenting.com.We believe in and use products from every one of our sponsors:Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/courageousJoin the Master books Giveaway and you might receive some of our favorite curriculumsSummit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/promotions/be-courageous-ministry/Parenting Mentor Program https://courageousparenting.com/Uthrive Academy: https://www.uthrive.academy/parentsGet 66% off retail by using discount code COURAGEOUS at checkout Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

The Tolpins share how doing meaningful and lasting projects together has been vital in strengthening their family over the years; for sibling relationships, the marriage, and forming the character of their children. Get the list of projects they’ve done together that have made a forever difference in their family and be encouraged with six reasons to do projects together as a family. Regardless of how many children you have or their ages, this will make a difference. In fact Angie shares in this episode that they had five children seven and under when they planted their vineyard together. At the end they share a vital tip for parenting in unprecedented times you won’t want to miss.Get the show's notes, scriptures and resources mentioned at courageousparenting.com.Get the special deals mentioned in this episode from our incredible sponsors:Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/courageousJoin the Master books Giveaway and you might receive some of our favorite curriculums Summit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/promotions/be-courageous-ministry/ Samaritan Ministries: https://samaritanministries.org/becourageous Uthrive Academy: https://www.uthrive.academy/parentsGet 66% off retail by using discount code COURAGEOUS at checkout FOR MORE RESOURCES: ---becourageousministry.orgresoluteman.com CONNECT WITH THE MINISTRY AND THE TOLPINS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Courageous Parenting: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageous.parenting/-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courageousparent/ Angie Tolpin:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageous.mom/-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourageousMom Isaac Tolpin:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resolute.man/-Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsaacTolpin-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheResoluteMan CONTACT ----------------------------------------------------isaac@courageousparenting.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

Many Christians have thrown out the baby with the bathwater so to speak when it comes to their local libraries. Join Whitney Newbie from Brighter Day Press and Angie as they discuss “How to Navigate the Library with Wisdom.” Our tax-paying dollars fund the library and we have a significant ability for influence over what kinds of books are in our libraries. Learn how to request a book be reconsidered, removed, and purchased for your local library. Also, hear how those who have protested “defunding the library” and tried tactics to protect children from “bad books” might have actually made it harder to get those books out. Each book checked out is a vote– so vote wisely! Here are links to resources mentioned in this episode:Brighter Day Press https://brighterdaypress.com/Masterbooks https://www.masterbooks.com/courageousSummit Ministries https://www.summit.org/courageousuThrive Academy https://www.uthrive.academy/parents FOR MORE RESOURCES: ---becourageousministry.orgresoluteman.com CONNECT WITH THE MINISTRY AND THE TOLPINS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Courageous Parenting: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageous.parenting/-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courageousparent/ Angie Tolpin:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageous.mom/-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourageousMom Isaac Tolpin:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resolute.man/-Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsaacTolpin-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheResoluteMan CONTACT ----------------------------------------------------isaac@courageousparenting.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

Video games, social media, smart phones, and pornography are all issues the parents today must navigate with caution, wisdom, and foresight. This is potentially one of the most relevant topics facing parents today: how to parent in a technology world? Not only do we as parents need to make some parenting decisions regarding how to navigate this touchy subject, we also need to equip our children and teach them WHY! There are a lot of opinions out there regarding when or if you should give a teenager a smart phone with internet, but what does the science say?In this very important episode our guest shares her personal testimony of parenting a teen and young adult who struggled through an addiction to video games and how those lessons learned changed her parenting with her next three children and changed the trajectory of her family culture and her career. Join Angie as she, Melanie and Evan Hempe from Screen Strong discuss the scientific evidence of effects on the brain and some suggestions on how to navigate the teen years.Today’s podcast episode is a lively, relevant, educational, and fun conversation between a Mom and her son and host Angie Tolpin. Screen Strong has developed curriculums for both parents and children alike to teach on “Kid’s Brains & Screens” as well as help parents navigate a detox if necessary. If you or someone you know is struggling with how to navigate parenting on these topics, please consider sharing this episode with them. We do not need to parent alone. There is so much information out there, but to have two older moms share their hearts, experiences, failures, and lessons learned is truly priceless and they don’t leave you anxious about the potential harms, rather, Melanie shares some tips, tools, and resources to help you as you stand strong in culture that is shifting wayward like the tides of the culture. To learn more about Summit Ministries and the online program go to summit.org/courageous FOR MORE RESOURCES: ---becourageousministry.orgresoluteman.com CONNECT WITH THE MINISTRY AND THE TOLPINS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Courageous Parenting: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageous.parenting/-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courageousparent/ Angie Tolpin:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageous.mom/-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourageousMom Isaac Tolpin:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resolute.man/-Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsaacTolpin-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheResoluteMan CONTACT ----------------------------------------------------isaac@courageousparenting.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

Every parent has dealt with a child interrupting. Join Angie and Ginger as they talk about the heart issue behind interrupting, how it can be a temptation for parents to sin as well, how we need to watch our own hearts, and how important it is to teach our children to have a respect for all people. The importance of keeping communication lines open with our kids is a major goal of every parent, but how we respond to our children can greatly impact that line of communication. If a parent ignores their child while talking to another adult, it can speak that their opinions or needs are not as important as the conversation they are having. We don’t want to communicate that our children are being annoying, rude, and not worth listening to with our actions. It could be a root cause for children feeling as though the parent doesn’t value their thoughts and feelings. This is very foundational in our relationships with our children– fragile ground if you will. But at the same time, we don’t want to cultivate a selfish, self-centered heart in our child by always attending to our child’s every whim at the cost of minimizing the value of others. There is a balance of teaching how to respectfully notify the parent that they need something without interrupting and also taking a moment away from adult conversations at a time that is appropriate and respectful of the other person you were speaking with. Go to our website for the show notes, tips for correcting your children biblically, perspective shifts necessary for parents, and scripture references. FOR MORE RESOURCES: ---becourageousministry.orgresoluteman.com CONNECT WITH THE MINISTRY AND THE TOLPINS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Courageous Parenting: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageous.parenting/-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courageousparent/ Angie Tolpin:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageous.mom/-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourageousMom Isaac Tolpin:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resolute.man/-Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsaacTolpin-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheResoluteMan CONTACT ----------------------------------------------------isaac@courageousparenting.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

Christian parents are feeling more alone than ever as they navigate equipping their children in unprecedented times, but it doesn't have to be this way! There's a growing parallel economy of Christian conservative resources. At the forefront is BRAVE books! We went to their headquarters to discuss with their CEO and founder, Trent Talbot, what's behind one of the most compelling Christian children's book publishers helping parents today. It's an incredible story of Trent leaving the safety of his career to obey God in starting BRAVE books. His bravery is helping to shift culture with 36 books (so far) by conservative celebrity authors, a movement to fix the library system, and an upcoming TV show with Kirk Cameron that gives parents a better option. There's a power in using good stories to impact the next generation. It's vital for parents to proactively address the hot-button issues that are influencing children toward waywardness. The challenge is, that it's hard for parents to know how to communicate with their kids about these complex issues that are oftentimes hidden in the media they consume. Finally, a new children's book can arrive every month that your children will love; and the bonus is that it also helps you, the parent, to equip your children in sound thinking with a conservative and biblical perspective on the issues of today. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

Christian parents are feeling more alone than ever as they navigate equipping their children in unprecedented times, but it doesn't have to be this way! There's a growing parallel economy of Christian conservative resources. At the forefront is BRAVE books! We went to their headquarters to discuss with their CEO and founder, Trent Talbot, what's behind one of the most compelling Christian children's book publishers helping parents today.It's an incredible story of Trent leaving the safety of his career to obey God in starting BRAVE books. His bravery is helping to shift culture with 36 books (so far) by conservative celebrity authors, a movement to fix the library system, and an upcoming TV show with Kirk Cameron that gives parents a better option.There's a power in using good stories to impact the next generation. It's vital for parents to proactively address the hot-button issues that are influencing children toward waywardness. The challenge is, that it's hard for parents to know how to communicate with their kids about these complex issues that are oftentimes hidden in the media they consume. Finally, a new children's book can arrive every month that your children will love; and the bonus is that it also helps you, the parent, to equip your children in sound thinking with a conservative and biblical perspective on the issues of today. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

A biblically minded and thought-provoking episode on navigating pride month as a parent. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give bold perspectives on the importance of proactive communication with your children on the biblical viewpoints on pride month standing firm in the faith while also loving others well. The importance of voting with your dollars and sharing with your children why you are doing so. Get practical insights and scriptures you can share with your children. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

This episode will inspire you to be more courageous in the areas that matter most to your family. It’s vital that parents model for their children courage in the small and big things, as their future will require even more of it. Hear examples of times Isaac and Angie had to be Courageous with the big and small things too. They give a call to action to be courageous within their Christian community to inspire more courage and strengthen their community. They discuss that there’s likely something bigger coming, so it’s vital to work the muscle of courage now. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2024

If you have children, then you’ve experienced the challenge of handling a defiant heart towards you at times. While there’s no quick fix, there are the right things to do that over time make a huge impact on your children and you must do so. Too often parents correct behavior but fail to respond to defiant heart attitudes. Be encouraged by this episode to be a more heart-focused parent. Also, get the list of scriptures in this episode to use with your children when they have a defiant heart. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2024

Biblical roles in marriage don’t have to be hard, and living it out well in your relationship is essential for a strong multi-generational legacy. It’s more important than ever to make good decisions as parents while being unified in marriage for effective teamwork. Often the best decisions will be in contrast to what most are doing and are harder to make, but important for thriving in unprecedented times. Isaac and Angie talk candidly about embracing biblical roles in marriage and how this impacts decision-making as a married couple. They take a deep look at what scripture says and give practical examples and insights into how to make sure both spouses feel respected and valued. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2024

Overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed about launching kids into the current state of the culture? Christians have been living in chaotic times for centuries and bringing restoration to their families and ultimately culture around as you put a few spiritual habits into practice. As parents, we must not parent from a place of fear, regret, or worry about what our kids might do based on what we did or what we see in the world. Jennifer shares some insights from her new book, “Habits for a Sacred Home.” You don’t want to miss this lively, inspiring episode as the veteran homeschool moms share about the struggles they had and encourage all to mother courageously and consistently and not from a spirit of fear. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2024

“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” If you are walking through a season of hardship or are struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel, this episode is for you. If you are married and wondering how to encourage your husband and what NOT to do when they are overwhelmed or struggling to believe or knocked down by the harshness of this world, listen in. This week’s podcast episode is a special one with guest Helen Smallbone, who is the Mum of Joel and Luke of the Music group “For King and Country” as well as the Mum of Rebecca St.James as well. She was recently portrayed in the hit movie Unsung Hero and today we are talking about walking through life hardships, being transparent with your kids, and how that can massively impact your legacy. For all show notes, scriptures, and resources mentioned go to courageousparenting.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/courageous-parenting/donations

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2024

Loss, suffering, and earthly death are an inevitable reality for everyone, but faith in Jesus Christ changes the experience for the believer! In this very special episode, Angie shares some intimate realities of walking through grief and mourning at the recent passing of her Dad! If you have ever experienced loss, are walking through loss, or even if you haven’t yet, this episode will certainly equip you with a Biblical perspective on death, mourning, the comfort we have in Jesus, and the promise of eternal life! And in traditional Courageous Parenting style we will share scriptures that are essential for equipping your children in how to grieve in a godly way! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2024

Marriage strength largely determines the strength of your family and your ability to influence and lead your children. Isaac and Angie give four things you can do today and onward to tend to the heart of your marriage. If you do these four tips for the next thirty days you will dramatically improve the strength of your relationship and ability to work as a team too. Don’t let communication breakdown slowly over time in your marriage. If it’s not proactively worked on that’s exactly what happens. We are living in unprecedented times and it’s more important than ever to be proactive in strengthening your team. The world won’t get easier, but your marriage team can always get better. Take on this as a marriage challenge for the next thirty days, perhaps listen with your spouse too and do it together. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2024

If you want a more peaceful home don’t take the normal parenting short-term approach. Correcting your children’s behavior is important and it’s vital to be consistent, but if you don’t tend to their hearts while doing so, it will lead to frustration over time. It also misses an important opportunity for getting to the heart level of the issue with your children that should end by pointing them to Jesus. A biblically based approach to correcting your children. Remember, if you don’t have their heart in this season, you will likely lose it in the next. Just think about it, most Christian parents don’t have their children’s hearts in a strong enough way in today’s society, but it’s essential. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2024

We all must ask this question and be willing to be honest about it. With about 80% of the children raised in Christian homes leaving the church by age 18, we must do things differently than most Christian parents. So who is spiritually leading your family? As parents, I hope we all would want to say “We are”, but the truth is most aren’t. Not with the intentionality and frequency the bible talks about in Deuteronomy 6:6-9. While a church's influence is good and needed, if that’s where they get most of their Spiritual nourishment, then parents are failing in this area. Isaac and Angie Tolpin dive into what the Bible says about gender roles in the family and the importance of both mom and dad having influence while respecting God’s plan for the family. They even go into what if your husband isn’t a Christian, and direction for single moms and dads too.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2024

We give four tips to helping Christian parents with this universal challenge of having to handle disrespect. Whether it’s a rolling of the eyes, not following through, leaving messes, or blatant defiance it’s probably safe to say all parents have experienced these things. The good news is you have massive influence and so does your spouse towards influencing change in this area. One of the biggest challenges though is when spouses disrespect each other in front of their children, and sometimes even sarcasm can confuse children in how to relate with you. Get four practical things you can do to make a difference. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2024

If your marriage isn’t unified on parenting, your family will struggle or worse. Unfortunately, most houses fall in one way or another. Sometimes it’s a big tragedy, but often it's a small slow division that grows over a long period of time amongst good people who are married. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give biblically sound advice in four areas that most Christian marriages have some level of struggle with. Tune in to see where your marriage is at with these four areas and get the encouragement you need. Your marriage team makes a profound impact on generations to come. Use this episode to identify where work needs to be done and do the hard work it takes to be a stronger unified team in marriage. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2024

There is an attack on the food supply that aligns with some of the nefarious goals of powerful people and organizations. It’s not a lack of trust in the Lord to take action when there are pending challenges coming, it’s wisdom. Regardless of your situation, there are things you can do. Isaac and Angie Tolpin talk about simple steps toward preserving the quality of your family's food supply regardless of the growing corruption of food. We live in a world where there are valid concerns parents should think about with lab-grown meat that has been approved in the US, GMOs, and of course the dangers of the future meat supply. We can’t get caught off-guard but instead, do what we can do now. We believe it’s essential for children to grow up learning how to supply their own families in the future with safe food too. Watching and participating with you is the best training. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2024

For the last few years, there has been a growing concern of a nationwide blackout in the U.S. and I’m sure those of you from other countries will relate to this episode too. Isaac and Angie share real data points on why they believe there’s real potential for this to happen. If it does happen by way of an EMP or HEMP, they give insights into what’s important for day one, day three, and one week into the blackout. They also give a biblical perspective on how to look at this potential and encourage believers to not fear this and other possibilities but instead move forward with confidence as they lead their families. It’s a thought-provoking episode to help you mentally and practically be prepared for this possibility while seeing the opportunity for the gospel to spread too. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2024

There could be a lot at stake if you don’t move, however, God could also want to use you right where you are. So how do you make this important albeit difficult decision? This episode will help you as Isaac and Angie Tolpin dive into the depths of thought on this beyond the surface. They moved to a foreign place three years ago for highly intentional reasons and it’s made a powerful difference already in their family and future legacy. Our toughest decisions we’ve made usually have been the most fruitful too. Sometimes it takes reorienting your entire life to make a move including how provision comes in, but what if that’s the best plan? Be careful not to hold onto your comfort so strongly in the short-run that it prevents the best path for your family to thriving way down the line. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2024

I am sure you would agree that as the God-ordained leaders of our families, we get the incredible responsibility and privilege of establishing and cultivating a biblical family culture. Easier said than done in a world that is constantly at odds with biblical truth and influences that will tempt you towards passivity and your children towards fleshly ways and perspectives. In this episode, Isaac and Angie tackle the timely and needed conversation that will be like a shot in the arm of encouragement as you step up and take on “unapologetically protecting your family culture.”

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2024

It’s a rough road for parents that let their children become more self-centered over time. Isaac and Angie give you practical christian parenting tips to help you shape the character of your children. You will get six scriptures you can use with your children and ways to talk to your children when they act like the world should revolve around them. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2024

Hormones are a big conversation but an important one for parents. Every child is impacted by the changes that occur in their bodies as they grow, but families are also impacted by the hormones of Mom and Dad as well. While this conversation might seem timely in this day and age, it’s always been a needed conversation for parents. We must discipline our children to have a healthy and biblical view of the human body, and that requires parental intervention in a culture that is rampantly teaching opposing views. Join Isaac and Angie as they tackle a diverse topic with grace and understanding while also sharing biblical truths and things they have learned along the way. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2024

It appears that peer influences become stronger than most Christian parenting influences into the teenage years with so many children leaving the church by age 18. It actually shouldn’t be the case and there’s a lot you can do to equip your children so that they don’t go along with waywardness even when peers around them are. It’s a different world today and it will be a far different world that they will be launching into requiring greater intentionality. This episode is a must-listen for all parents as they navigate this challenging area of what to do when peers try and influence their children away from Godliness. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2024

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2024

Parenting middle schoolers take more intentionality than ever to prepare them for their teenage years in these unprecedented times. Isaac and Angie give three keys which include communication strategies, discipleship tips, and thoughts on equipping them that keep you as their most important teacher. As parents, we must seize the opportunity before us to do this well as there is a lot at stake as the enemy continues to use culture to sway the next generation away from Godliness. They also give a strong case for children sitting with their parents during church. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2024

We can all agree that Christian parenting requires more intentionality than ever to equip children to stand firm in their faith in these unprecedented times. Specifically, parents have a unique opportunity they must seize while their children are between the ages of 8-12. This episode goes into why and some practical things you must be doing with them to defy the odds against you as the culture war heats up in society.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2024

Get the encouragement needed to thrive as a family this year by not letting the silent desire for perfection get in the way. Find out if perfection is something that is killing your joy and contentment or even worse, hurting your most important relationships in your home. Get practical insights and encouragement to stay away from the comparison trap and to thrive in the midst of imperfect people and circumstances. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2024

We share lessons learned from a season our marriage struggled, give a marriage challenge you’ve likely never heard before, reflect on our favorite bible verses, and share two unique experiences in our lives too. It’s a fun behind-the-scenes episode as we celebrate five years of the courageous parenting podcast. This year we feel a stirring to do something far beyond our strength and see a double impact happen through the ministry. If you’d like to be a part of this incredible possibility happening go to becourageousministry.org/newsletter.

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2023

You want to cultivate a relationship-driven home versus a religious home. I think we would all agree that the Christian faith is all about a real ongoing relationship with Jesus. But too often without even realizing it, in the eyes of growing children, they see a religious home that’s more about a couple of weekly events but not enough about a relationship. This starts with our own relationship with Jesus which influences our relationship with our children too. Don’t let life be too busy where you're not actually cultivating deep relationships that are growing with your children and a home that daily reflects its inhabitants having a growing relationship with God. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2023

Here are three things you can do right now to speak to your spouse's heart in a way that grows your relationship. We all must work on our marriages so that despite what the world throws our way our bond and relationship are unbreakable. A thriving marriage means you will have a far more enjoyable life, but it’s also a catalyst for your parenting efforts. If you love this episode please share it out there. Together we move closer to impacting 10 million legacies. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2023

Isaac and Angie Tolpin share the decisions they came to early in their marriage regarding Santa Claus and why they made them. While all Christians likely have the motivation to keep Christ the center of Christmas, we’ve found it takes a concerted effort to actually do so. Get some tips on how to do this, our opinions on Santa and why we love giving each other gifts at Christmas.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2023

Creating the real lasting change you want to see in your family takes a concerted effort in a focused direction with strong marriage alignment. Isaac and Angie share the five steps to take that they do way before the new year and why that’s essential. They even share some of their areas of focus for change. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2023

The Tolpins have a lively discussion with actor, producer, and author Kirk Cameron. He shares how he grew up unchurched, his testimony of accepting the Lord at 19, and his recent battles with the woke library system. Get a fresh perspective on not feeling defeated by the times, an exhortation for men, the importance of loving your enemies, and why he believes a revival could be around the corner. Get some unique and biblically sound perspectives from this Christian actor and family man. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2023

Isaac and Angie Tolpin give a transformative tip to parents that will change their view of the moments their child disobeys them, motivating them to respond in a healthy biblical way that points them to Jesus. There are a lot of opinions amongst Christian parents about how to best discipline their children, but every parent must do these two steps first. Unfortunately without taking these two steps first, which is too common, the long-term relationship could be hurt and they may disdain authority in their life later on, which could include God. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2023

Get the practical insights and motivation to grow your marriage through prayer. You will be so motivated to grow your marriage after this episode! The Tolpins have an incredible conversation with the authors of Marriage After God; Aaron and Jennifer Smith about why, how, and the obstacles to praying together daily. We are living in unprecedented times and it’s vital to strengthen our marriage relationship and one of the best ways to do this is to pray together. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2023

The Bible speaks about greater division even in nuclear families in the end times. Isaac and Angie dive into practical insights on cultivating strong family bonds, encouraging sibling relationships, and what parents can be doing early to establish loyalty to each other. Division doesn’t have to happen in your family but it takes greater intentionality and most importantly ongoing discipleship. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at courageousparenting.com.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2023

You may know Kevin from the movie “God's Not Dead” or the other 50 movies he’s been in. He and his wife Sam met as actors on the set of Hercules and have been married for 25 years with three children who are following the Lord. Sam shares thoughts on homeschooling her children, marriage, and keeping the family together despite her husband's busy acting travel schedule. Kevin shares about the cancellation in Hollywood he experienced for standing for truth. They are Courageous parents standing firm and proclaiming the Lord through their family. It’s a powerful conversation Isaac and Angie had with the Sorbo’s. Be ready to be encouraged!

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2023

This is a controversial topic but we believe every Christian parent should think through this holiday and have a clear plan for their family. Some participate like the rest of the culture does and some hide with the lights off ignoring children at their door. Isaac and Angie give insights into how to not be like the world, but how to be in it as a light during this popular holiday. Regardless of where your convictions lie, this will be an insightful and practical episode to help you process your plans. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2023

We address the current war Israel is facing as an example of how and when to communicate with your children about the challenges happening in the world. We give several warnings to parents about what they say in front of their children. While we believe in equipping through knowledge of the world at the right age, it must be seasoned with even more saturation of God’s truth in the bible. We must tip the scale towards the good news that gives eternal hope over the challenging news of the world; after all, I’m sure you are hopeful your children have children right? We are concerned that this next generation of believers won’t want to bring children into this world due to an imbalance of what parents are focusing on in their conversations while they are young. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2023

Other influences can be a huge help in equipping your children, but we must never assume that that’s the case. Whoever you point your children to to learn from; whether coaches, friends, youth pastors, teachers, or relatives, it’s important to establish a relationship with them and let them know a few important things we discuss in this episode. Unfortunately, too often, these temporary influences in children's lives fail to encourage life-long influence by not pointing children back to communicating with their parents as well. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2023

This episode will give you practical insights into parenting your children before this season and if you are already in the season too! Perhaps the most important season for open deep communication and a strong relationship with your children is during the middle school years. The middle school years are when you will more clearly see any weaknesses in your relationship with them and your previous parenting efforts too. Be encouraged as the Tolpins share from experience having six children who are or who have already gone through the middle school years, and three littles, so they are preparing for it now too! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2023

Whining, complaining, and grumbling are issues that all parents deal with because they are human condition issues. However, you can help your children mature in this area if you consistently follow through on a few crucial things well over time. The Tolpins have been parenting children 5 and under for 23 years so far and have a depth of understanding in how to guide your children to overcome these things over time. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2023

Loneliness appears to be a growing issue amongst believers. You will be encouraged in this episode with practical insights to help you cultivate authentic friendships. If you stand for strong biblical conviction and are intentional in your family life, it can feel like you are alone at times. The truth is you’re not alone, but it does take some time and effort to find strong friendships you can run the race with. This episode will help! All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2023

Despite homechurch being healthy and despite our preference for homechurch, we had a final church celebration Sunday with the families encouraging everyone to disperse and find a new church. In this episode, we share the two compelling reasons why and then give you the same Biblical insights we gave the eleven families doing Home Church with us on what to look for in a church according to scripture and how to be part of their new church home. Isaac and Angie Tolpin also share what their plans are next. Regardless of your church experience, this is a must-listen episode. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2023

Get insights from our twenty years of homeschooling with three graduates so far. Regardless of your education choices, this episode will help you see if you have bought into myths that alter your choices or are hindering your current Homeschooling efforts. The Tolpins unmask the six myths so you can be encouraged and make your choices devoid of wrong thinking and enter this next season of schooling with greater confidence. All show notes, scripture references, and resources mentioned are found at BeCourageousMinistry.org.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2023